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Tutorials

Learn Vertex Animation Studio through our video tutorial series covering everything from initial setup to advanced crowd animation systems.

New to the technique? Start with vertex animation vs skeletal animation for the background, then come back here.

Video Tutorial Series

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Part 1: Getting Started & Conversion

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Learn how to install the plugin, create your first VA Asset Collection, and convert skeletal mesh animations to vertex animations.

Watch Part 1 on YouTube →

Topics covered:

  • Installing and enabling the plugin
  • Creating VA Asset Collections from skeletal meshes
  • Bone Animation vs Vertex Animation types
  • Automatic material fixes
  • Previewing animations in the VA Asset Editor

Part 2: Crowd Editor & Placement Tools

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Master the Crowd Editor tools for placing thousands of animated characters in your levels.

Watch Part 2 on YouTube →

Topics covered:

  • Entering Crowd Editor Mode
  • Paint Tool for brush-based placement
  • Grid Tool for formation placement
  • Single Placement for precise positioning
  • Creating and using Crowd Brushes
  • Transform and erase tools

Part 3: Advanced Animation & Blueprints

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Deep dive into the animation system, Blueprint API, and runtime control for dynamic crowd behaviors.

Watch Part 3 on YouTube →

Topics covered:

  • Single Animation Mode and AnimList Mode
  • Custom Animation Lists
  • Crowd events and broadcasting
  • Per-instance custom data
  • Sequencer integration
  • Blueprint API usage

Marketing Video

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For a quick overview of what Vertex Animation Studio can do, watch our showcase video:

Watch the Vertex Animation Studio Showcase →
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